Oil hose routing

[flyingbeaver26]

After locating the proper ports to circulate oil in and out of my engine, I have started simulating the routing of my oil hoses. I can't find anything in the plans that specify the proper way to route these hoses, so I thought I'd ask the forum for their feedback. Here are a couple of pictures of how I intend to route my oil lines. The goals are to keep hose lengths minimal yet sweeping radii, and to prevent routing near other obstructions that could abraid or induce heat (exhaust). Let me know your thoughts. Also, the red cap in front of the oil filter, can someone confirm for me that this is where the oil temp gauge is secured? This is an IO360-M1B.

Return oil line


Sending oil line

[Greg Arehart]

That routing looks similar to mine which seems to be working fine after 170 hrs. The main thing, as you say, is to keep it from chafing or putting pressure on the baffling because of tight bends.

greg